Differential Equations
Separable differential equations
GRB_1000_SCQ
Grade Class 12
Question:
The solution of the differential equation $e^{-x}(y+1)\,dy + (\cos^2 x - \sin 2x)y\,dx = 0$ subjected to condition that $y = 1$ when $x = 0$, is:
$(y+1) + e^x \cos^2 x = 2$
$y + \ln y = e^x \cos^2 x$
$\ln(y+1) + e^x \cos^2 x = 1$
$y + \ln y + e^x \cos^2 x = 2$
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: Separable differential equations, integration by recognition of derivative
Step 1: Rearrange and separate variables
We start with the differential equation:
$$e^{-x}(y+1)\,dy + (\cos^2 x - \sin 2x)y\,dx = 0$$
Rearranging to isolate the differentials:
$$e^{-x}(y+1)\,dy = -(\cos^2 x - \sin 2x)y\,dx$$
Dividing both sides by $ye^{-x}$:
$$\frac{y+1}{y}\,dy = -e^x(\cos^2 x - \sin 2x)\,dx$$
This can be rewritten as:
$$\left(1 + \frac{1}{y}\right)dy = -e^x(\cos^2 x - \sin 2x)\,dx$$
Step 2: Integrate the left-hand side
We integrate the left side:
$$\int\left(1 + \frac{1}{y}\right)dy = y + \ln|y| + C_1$$
Step 3: Integrate the right-hand side
For the right side, we need to evaluate:
$$-\int e^x(\cos^2 x - \sin 2x)\,dx$$
We recognize that this is related to the derivative of $e^x\cos^2 x$. Using the product rule:
$$\frac{d}{dx}(e^x\cos^2 x) = e^x\cos^2 x + e^x \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(\cos^2 x)$$
Since $\frac{d}{dx}(\cos^2 x) = 2\cos x(-\sin x) = -\sin 2x$, we have:
$$\frac{d}{dx}(e^x\cos^2 x) = e^x\cos^2 x - e^x\sin 2x = e^x(\cos^2 x - \sin 2x)$$
Therefore:
$$-\int e^x(\cos^2 x - \sin 2x)\,dx = -e^x\cos^2 x + C_2$$
Step 4: Combine both sides and simplify
Equating the integrals from both sides:
$$y + \ln|y| = -e^x\cos^2 x + C$$
Rearranging:
$$y + \ln y + e^x\cos^2 x = C$$
Step 5: Apply the initial condition
We use the condition $y = 1$ when $x = 0$:
$$1 + \ln(1) + e^0\cos^2(0) = C$$
$$1 + 0 + 1 \cdot 1 = C$$
$$C = 2$$
Step 6: State the final solution
The solution to the differential equation is:
$$y + \ln y + e^x\cos^2 x = 2$$
This matches **Option 4**.
<div class="key-concept"><strong>Key Concept:</strong> Separable differential equations, integration by recognition of derivative</div>
<div class="trap-box"><strong>Trap:</strong> Recognizing that $\frac{d}{dx}(e^x\cos^2 x) = e^x(\cos^2 x - \sin 2x)$ to evaluate the RHS integral.</div>
Correct Answer: 2